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Thursday, February 7, 2013
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New whooping cough strain in U.S.
February 7, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A2 NEW YORK – Researchers have discovered the first U.S. cases of whooping cough caused by a germ that may be resistant to the vaccine. Health officials are looking into whether …
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In brief: House Democrats to offer gun control plan
February 7, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 Washington – House Democrats will unveil 15 proposals for curbing gun violence that resemble President Barack Obama’s plan and will include a call for banning assault weapons, people familiar with … 1
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Study: Alzheimer’s patient tallies to soar
February 7, 2013 in Health, Nation/World on Page A3 As baby boomers enter their golden years, the number of people afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease is expected to reach 13.8 million by 2050 – millions more than previously anticipated, according … 7
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President yields on memo; panels to see legal basis for drone hits
February 7, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Wednesday ordered the Justice Department to share with Congress a classified memo that explains the legal rationale that justifies the targeted killing of Americans … 5
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Scouts policy of excluding gays now will be voted on in May
February 7, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 IRVING, Texas – Caught in an ideological crossfire, the Boy Scouts of America is putting off until May a decision on whether to ease its policy of excluding gays. Whatever … 1
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‘Xena’ hails ruling in protest skirmish
February 7, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A4 “Xena: Warrior Princess” actor Lucy Lawless said she’s won a “great victory” after a New Zealand judge handed her a modest sentence but declined to order costs sought by oil … 1
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62-year-old albatross a new mom
February 7, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A4 The world’s oldest-known wild bird – a 62-year-old albatross on Midway Atoll in the Pacific Ocean – is also a new mother. The bird, a Laysan albatross whom biologists have … 5
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Carrier presence cut to one in Persian Gulf
February 7, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – The Pentagon is cutting its aircraft carrier presence in the Persian Gulf region from two carriers to one, the Defense Department said Wednesday, in a move that represents …
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Leader of opposition assassinated in Tunisia
February 7, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A4 TUNIS, Tunisia – The assassination of a leading opposition figure in Tunisia on Wednesday triggered protests across the nation and raised fresh concern about the legacy of the “Arab Spring,” …
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Jim Kershner’s this day in history
February 7, 2013 in City on Page A5 From our archives, 100 years ago Gonzaga University’s 1913 basketball team wasn’t as offense-minded as the 2013 squad. Gonzaga lost a home game to the University of Washington by the …
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Photo: Combined effort
February 7, 2013 in City on Page A5 Future farmer of America? From the cab of a Case International combine, Almira, Wash., wheat farmer Cameron Carstensen and his son Cade, 2, point at another combine on the floor …
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First nonstop flight to Hawaii departs Saturday
February 7, 2013 in City on Page A5 Allegiant Air couldn’t have picked a better time of year to kick off its new nonstop service from Spokane to Honolulu. People of the Inland Northwest are pretty much tired … 7
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Inslee guarded on tribe casino
February 7, 2013 in City on Page A5 OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee wouldn’t say Wednesday which way he’s leaning on the Spokane Tribe’s proposed casino on the West Plains. Inslee has the final ability to block the … 19
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Idaho bill seeks tax exemption for certain pregnancy centers
February 7, 2013 in Idaho on Page A5 BOISE – The Idaho House’s tax committee has endorsed a sales tax exemption for nonprofit pregnancy resource centers that don’t perform abortions. The legislation is being sought by Stanton Healthcare, … 6
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Clark: Reading some heavy lifting might toughen kids up
February 7, 2013 in City, Idaho on Page A5 John Goedde can try to laugh it off all he wants. But his idea to make Idaho high schoolers read Ayn Rand’s “Atlas Shrugged” is a keeper. I’ll go Goedde … 26
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In brief: Suspect identified in Hooters stabbing
February 7, 2013 in City on Page A6 Spokane Valley police are searching for William J. Lawrence, 33, who is suspected of stabbing a man Saturday outside Hooters restaurant. The victim told police he followed an old friend …
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Washington records
February 7, 2013 in City on Page A6 Spokane County Marriage licenses
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Idaho records
February 7, 2013 in City on Page A6 For 02-07-2013
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Abortion parental notification bill gets hearing
February 7, 2013 in City, Health on Page A6 OLYMPIA – A hearing on a bill that would require minors to notify their parents before terminating a pregnancy pitted those who argued it was an issue of parental rights … 15
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Council members break email rules
February 7, 2013 in City on Page A6 Two Spokane City Council members have apologized for using their city email accounts to send campaign messages. Spokane City Council President Ben Stuckart and Amber Waldref sent electronic newsletters to … 36
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Earnings: Ambassadors Group, Spokane-based travel program provider
February 7, 2013 in Business on Page A7 For 02-07-2013
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Discount designer duds without leaving home
February 7, 2013 in Business on Page A7 Jaclyn Shanfeld moves from garment to garment with the unbridled joy of a little girl rummaging in her mother’s closet. From the “wall of Chanel” Shanfeld retrieves a light pink …
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U.S. fines RBS for fixing markets
February 7, 2013 in Business on Page A7 WASHINGTON – U.S. and British regulators announced a $612 million settlement Wednesday with Royal Bank of Scotland, with the global bank acknowledging that it had manipulated key benchmark interest rates …
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FAA permits one 787 flight to Everett
February 7, 2013 in Business on Page A7 Boeing said Wednesday it has permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly a 787 back to Everett from Texas, where it was being painted. The flight is planned for …

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